Tourism

Silver City hosts a variety of attractions that draw locals and visitors alike. Each spring, a world-class 5 stage bicycle race, The Tour of the Gila, has brought athletes such as Lance Armstrong to our community. The Mimbres Region Arts Council, New Mexico's top ranked arts council, makes it's home in Grant County and hosts The acclaimed Silver City Blues Fest each Memorial Weekend. These free spectator events bring huge enthusiastic crowds to our community.In early summer,the Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo and the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Cowboy Days in Gough Park are held, followed by the July 4th Celebration with a parade and festivities in Gough Park. In October, over 30 art galleries and businesses showcase local artist's works during the annual Red Dot Gallery Tour.

Fine edibles are featured at the yearly Chocolate Fantasia and the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market held each May through October.

Year-round, visitors can enjoy the Silver City Museum and the WNMU Museum. Hikers, birders, and nature-lovers can explore the vast Gila National Forest and Wilderness just outside of town.

For more information, contact the Silver City–Grant County Chamber of Commerce, using the quick links to the left.

In the News

Gila EDA Roundtable

Dear Gila EDA Roundtable Participants,
After a long hiatus during the summer, The Gila EDA Roundtable is back in session! Please mark your calendars for Friday, September 18th, 8 a.m. for coffee, 8:30 a.m. meeting to be held at the Grant County Administration Bldg., Commission Chambers.
This month we are anxious to present Anthony Quintana of Q's Southern Bistro, Branding Iron Brewing Co., & The Fry House Wings and Fries.
We are also anxious to hear about what has been happening and what we have to look forward to in our community from Emily Shilling of the Southwest Council of Government.
We are also anxious to hear from you. Please plan on attending.

Grant County Economic Development Master Plan - Final Recommendations from Angelou Economics, Inc.

Angelou Economics, INC located in Austin, Texas has been awarded the contract to write the Grant County Economic Development Master Plan. The initiative is being supported by an EDA grant awarded to Grant County. Phase I of the plan consisting of a Market Assessment has been completed after meeting with various focus groups and conducting numerous business interviews, as well as receiving great response from an on line survey for Grant County residents and another for Grant County businesses owners.